Admin Secretary (Support Services) - St Peter's School, CABOOLTURE

St Peter's is a Catholic primary school, situated in central Caboolture (opposite the railway station) with a student population of 662 and a staff of 75. St Peter’s is proud of its Josephite tradition. We endeavour to live the message promoted by St Mary MacKillop – ‘Never see a need without doing something about it’. Our students are proud and supportive of their school. They show respect to teachers, adults and fellow students. Students know what is expected of them and strive to meet these high standards.

At St Peter’s we educate for 21st Century learners who are successful, creative, confident, active, informed and empowered to shape and enrich our world. 21st Century learning at St Peter’s is underpinned by effective pedagogy and spaces that are engaging, motivational and relevant for the learning taking place. Our classrooms are flexible learning environments designed to be configured in a variety of ways. At St Peter’s we believe that every child is capable of success which is reflected in our high expectations to maximise the learning progress and achievement of every student.  Explore our school website to learn more about us.

We are seeking a Secretary/ Administration Officer to undertake a diverse range of administration tasks within our busy school office. You will work as part of a highly collaborative team providing services to parents, students, school staff and the wider school community.

Duties Include:
- telephone and email management;
- administration of filing and online management systems (eMinerva);
- assisting School Leadership with various administration tasks;
- ordering products/school supplies; managing parent slips;
- organising parent teacher interview systems;
- undertaking print and laminating tasks;
- assisting with organisation of school events and activities;
- creating weekly school newsletters and first aid duties (First Aid certificate required).


You will have:
- at least two years administration experience;
- sound Microsoft Office skills,
- display proven communication and interpersonal skills
- and the ability to multi-task.

A cover letter addressing the criteria outlined above, should be included with your application.

To be eligible to be considered for this role you will:

• hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement;
• be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment; and
• have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education.

Estimated start date:  Commencing Monday 27th February 2023

Position tenure:  Continuing

Weeks worked:  Up to 52 weeks per year including school holidays

Tenure duration (where Fixed Term): 

Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: 38 hours per week Monday to Friday 41 weeks per year.

Salary level, range or hourly rate: School Officer Level 4 Full Time $33.52 per hour

Employment conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement

Please note applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Everyone at Brisbane Catholic Education models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. Successful applicants will complete requisite Working With Children (WWC) pre-employment screening, in accordance with legislation, prior to appointment.

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role.


Contact:   Matt Mackinlay

Contact number:   0448456903

Contact email:   mamackinlay@bne.catholic.edu.au

Closing date:     24-Feb-2023

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